Part-Time Internship | US-China Business Council

The US-China Business Council (USCBC) is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of roughly 200 American companies that do business with China. USCBC is seeking a part-time intern for its Programs division, the meetings and events planning branch of USCBC. All internship work must be performed in USCBC’s Washington, D.C. office.

The Programs intern works directly under the supervision of the director and manager of the programs department to assist in preparing and executing various USCBC meetings and special events, including semi-monthly briefings, annual conferences, a gala fundraiser, and special events hosting ranking US and PRC government officials. In recent years, guests of honor at events hosted or co-hosted by USCBC have included heads of state, senior officials, and high-level diplomats.

Update benchmark studies on membership dues and fundraising structure packages by other organizations.

Provide administrative support in preparation for events, including briefing materials, and maintain event archives and inventory.

Other programmatic and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Candidates must be available towork 20 hours per week and make a 12-month commitment from the start date. Summer hours can be full-time, but school-year hours (August to May) will be part-time.

Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in meeting and events planning, including past volunteer work with non- and for-profit organizations, campaigns, university activities, or past employment in the hospitality industry. Commitment to outstanding customer service is a must.

Applicants must demonstrate proven organization abilities and the skill to manage multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;

Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), CRM/association database or event planning software, and online research. Familiarity with data analytics a plus.

Demonstrated eagerness for innovative problem-solving, and a proactive team member. Flexible with ability to prioritize tasks.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following materials to USCBC's Programs Department at programs@uschina.org.
Resume
Cover letter explaining your interest in the internship (indicate availability both in terms of dates and hours/week)
Brief writing sample (2-5 pages), such as an event agenda, event planning timeline, or post-event report
Contact information for three (3) references
If applicant is not a US citizen, please specify visa type.
Applicants should submit all materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please reference “Programs Internship” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please!
Application Deadline: March 30, 2018
Preferred Start Date: Early to Mid-May, 2018
For additional information: https://www.uschina.org/about/jobs/part-time-internship-programs-washington-dc